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**Tribal Warfare** · 07-05-2013, 11:21 PM

Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters

The Kansas City Star
Former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster Ron Jaworski ranks new Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith No. 20 among the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks.

That's according to Jaworski's ratings on ESPN's MediaZone site, transcribed from his three-minute daily segments dubbed "Jaws' QB Countdown" on SportsCenter and NFL Live.

Smith, of course, was acquired in a trade from San Francisco this offseason, and has yet to throw a pass in Kansas City (aside from OTAs, that is).

Here are some excerpts from Jaworski's evaluation of Smith:

“A year ago, Smith was coming off his best season in the NFL, having led the 49ers to the NFC Championship. This year, he’s the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a great move by (Chiefs coach) Andy Reid to acquire Smith.

“The defining element of Smith’s play is efficiency. He executes the offense the way it’s designed, and he makes very few mistakes. Last season – for the second year in a row – he was exceptional on first down. In 2012 he led the NFL in first-down passing, with a quarterback rating of 119. Much of it came off play-action, or in the case of the 49ers, hard run-action out of base personnel. There was no better play-action quarterback last season than Smith. He had a quarterback rating of over 132.

“Smith has been outstanding out of multiple tight end personnel over the last couple of seasons. No quarterback has thrown the ball more with three tight ends on the field. You don’t see that very often in today’s NFL.

“This play was beautifully designed with all three tight ends to the same side. First, look at the impact of the run-action on the two linebackers and the safety. This was hard run-action. Then you see that Delanie Walker’s vertical route occupied the corner. That left Vernon Davis matched on a safety, a safety that initially reacted to run. He had no chance on Davis’ wheel route.

“One area Smith improved in 2012 was in the pre-snap phase of the game. He was much better at the line of scrimmage checking and audibling.

“It will be interesting to see what Andy Reid does in Kansas City. Don’t be surprised if he turns Smith loose a little bit and features an up-tempo offense with an emphasis on quick throws. Remember, Alex Smith played for Urban Meyer at Utah.”

Other QB's that Jaworski has analyzed so far:

No. 32 Matt Flynn

No. 31 Jake Locker

No. 30 Kevin Kolb

No. 29 Chad Henne

No. 28 Mark Sanchez

No. 27 Christian Ponder

No. 26 Brandon Weeden

No. 25 Michael Vick

No. 24 Ryan Tannehill

No. 23 Carson Palmer

No. 22 Sam Bradford

No. 21 Josh Freeman

houstonwhodat · 07-07-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Interesting, considering teams like the Jets, Oakland, Cleveland, Buffalo, etc have all won more games in the last 6 years than we have, with inferior QB's.*

*According to CP, 2009-2012

QB/HC combination.

Brees couldn't do it last year without Sean Payton.

And SP couldn't do it without Brees.

It's like a good director and leading actor.

They feed off each other.

aturnis · 07-07-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

That's bullshit.

Media sure. They just spout off based on numbers and you know it. The only time most ever had anything good to say about Cassel was post 2010, and most said they were cautiously optimistic.

Sandy Vagina · 07-07-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

In the end there are people who are going to defend what the Chiefs do, regardless of what it is.

Just as there will always be pussies (like yourself) that incessantly spew a quitter's attitude... no matter what the Chiefs do.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-07-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

QB/HC combination.

Brees couldn't do it last year without Sean Payton.

And SP couldn't do it without Brees.

It's like a good director and leading actor.

They feed off each other.

Drew Brees threw for over 5,000 yards and 43 TD's last year.

I'd say he did just fine.

houstonwhodat · 07-07-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Drew Brees threw for over 5,000 yards and 43 TD's last year.

I'd say he did just fine.

They didn't win.

They were a rudderless ship in the ocean with no direction.

aturnis · 07-07-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

They didn't win.

They were a rudderless ship in the ocean with no direction.

How poetic of you.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-07-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

I always found it funny when Hootie went balls deep on Downfield Big Game Huard

That was funny.

Clay was the biggest homer here not long ago.

Now he's just a big hypocrite.

Chief Roundup · 07-07-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Basically reasonable = agreeing with me.

So you admit that you are not reasonable then.
Reasonable is not an extreme. Reasonable is not that there is only one way.
It wouldn't have mattered what this front office did short of drafting a QB that was not worthy of our 1st overall that would have made you or many others happy.

Hammock Parties · 07-07-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

That was funny.

Clay was the biggest homer here not long ago.

Now he's just a big hypocrite.

That was 4-5 years ago.

I'm not a hypocrite because I recognize that I was indeed a homer once, and wrong for it.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-07-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

That was 4-5 years ago.

I'm not a hypocrite because I recognize that I was indeed a homer once, and wrong for it.

I made a thread last year admitting my faux pas, yet you still label me a homer.

Hammock Parties · 07-07-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

I made a thread last year admitting my faux pas, yet you still label me a homer.

Do you agree with Marcellus?

Rams Fan · 07-07-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

QB/HC combination.

Brees couldn't do it last year without Sean Payton.

And SP couldn't do it without Brees.

It's like a good director and leading actor.

They feed off each other.

Or, you know, the Saints had a historically bad defense last year. Yeah, that has nothing to do with it, does it?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-07-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFanDave

Quarterback. Plain and simple. That's the difference.

No shit, Sherlock. Wish we had one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

That was 4-5 years ago.

I'm not a hypocrite because I recognize that I was indeed a homer once, and wrong for it.

It's okay to grow and learn. And it's definitely okay to be mistrustful of EVERY ****ing thing this organization does, until the day it wins a Super Bowl.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-07-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Smith HATER

Do you agree with Marcellus?

Anytime one agrees with Lil' Marcellus, you KNOW the homer-vision glasses are in full swing.

houstonwhodat · 07-07-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Or, you know, the Saints had a historically bad defense last year. Yeah, that has nothing to do with it, does it?

Worst defense in history.

I mean how bad do you have to be if you lose to the Chiefs in your own stadium.

That's why Spags got canned as soon as HEAD COACH SP came back.

You need both a good QB and a good coach.

You think the Ravens won because of Dilfer?

Then again Brees won 7 games last year without a HC.

We're winning it all this year.

Bank it.

07-05-2013, 11:21 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $992813	Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters Jaworski rates Chiefs QB at No. 20 among NFL starters The Kansas City Star Former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster Ron Jaworski ranks new Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith No. 20 among the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks. That's according to Jaworski's ratings on ESPN's MediaZone site, transcribed from his three-minute daily segments dubbed "Jaws' QB Countdown" on SportsCenter and NFL Live. Smith, of course, was acquired in a trade from San Francisco this offseason, and has yet to throw a pass in Kansas City (aside from OTAs, that is). Here are some excerpts from Jaworski's evaluation of Smith: “A year ago, Smith was coming off his best season in the NFL, having led the 49ers to the NFC Championship. This year, he’s the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a great move by (Chiefs coach) Andy Reid to acquire Smith. “The defining element of Smith’s play is efficiency. He executes the offense the way it’s designed, and he makes very few mistakes. Last season – for the second year in a row – he was exceptional on first down. In 2012 he led the NFL in first-down passing, with a quarterback rating of 119. Much of it came off play-action, or in the case of the 49ers, hard run-action out of base personnel. There was no better play-action quarterback last season than Smith. He had a quarterback rating of over 132. “Smith has been outstanding out of multiple tight end personnel over the last couple of seasons. No quarterback has thrown the ball more with three tight ends on the field. You don’t see that very often in today’s NFL. “This play was beautifully designed with all three tight ends to the same side. First, look at the impact of the run-action on the two linebackers and the safety. This was hard run-action. Then you see that Delanie Walker’s vertical route occupied the corner. That left Vernon Davis matched on a safety, a safety that initially reacted to run. He had no chance on Davis’ wheel route. “One area Smith improved in 2012 was in the pre-snap phase of the game. He was much better at the line of scrimmage checking and audibling. “It will be interesting to see what Andy Reid does in Kansas City. Don’t be surprised if he turns Smith loose a little bit and features an up-tempo offense with an emphasis on quick throws. Remember, Alex Smith played for Urban Meyer at Utah.” Other QB's that Jaworski has analyzed so far: No. 32 Matt Flynn No. 31 Jake Locker No. 30 Kevin Kolb No. 29 Chad Henne No. 28 Mark Sanchez No. 27 Christian Ponder No. 26 Brandon Weeden No. 25 Michael Vick No. 24 Ryan Tannehill No. 23 Carson Palmer No. 22 Sam Bradford No. 21 Josh Freeman
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